# Cuts, lacerations at Microcast Technologies
> OSHA SIR `2015129691` · 12/23/2015 · AVENEL, NEW JERSEY
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Metal chips, particles
- **Secondary source:** Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Microcast Technologies
- **Location:** 17 Mileed Way, AVENEL, NEW JERSEY, 07001
- **NAICS:** 332710
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was operating a CNC machine. An aluminum piece from the CNC machine became a projectile and struck the employee's chest resulting in a laceration.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*